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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

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As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients.

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What conversion rate should real estate agents expect when they purchase leads?

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No matter how experienced a real estate agent is, he or she relies on leads for business growth. The post What conversion rate should real estate agents expect when they purchase leads? What about the other 97% to 99% – the consumers who expressed interest but aren’t ready to purchase right now?

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Chuck E. Cheese, MLS listing books and the correct pronunciation of ‘Realtor’ were on the table during HousingWire’s commission lawsuit debate

Housing Wire

It devolved into a battle about historic facts, old-school MLS listing books, pronunciation corrections and even references to the kid-friendly restaurant chain Chuck E. It dehumanizes Realtors and turns us into money-making machines.” He also said that the idea that agents and MLSs are colluding is “ridiculous.”

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New Georgia copycat commission lawsuit names Atlanta-area firms

Housing Wire

On Wednesday, home seller plaintiffs in northern Georgia filed a class-action antitrust lawsuit accusing real estate industry players of colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions.

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Moehrl commission lawsuit defendants file motion for summary judgement

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The National Association of Realtors , Keller Williams and HomeServices of America , have asked judge Andrea Wood to rule on the suit based on the evidence that has been presented during the discovery period of the proceedings. After almost five years of litigation, it is clear that Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

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11 real estate events & conferences to help you thrive in 2024

Housing Wire

Here’s a look at 11 real estate conferences and events that should be on your radar this year. Summary The Gathering by HousingWire Realtors® Legislative Meetings 2024 New York Real Estate Forum Buffini and Company Mastermind Summit Tom Ferry’s Success Summit RE!imagine Link to register 2. Link to register 5.

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NAR schedules proxy war with Zillow

Housing Wire

SentriLock , the home lockbox company wholly owned by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), announced Tuesday that they created a computer and smart phone platform to help real estate agents juggle their home showing appointments. Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration.